Montrose, CO Cost of Living


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Montrose cost of living score
95.4
Less expensive
4.6% lower
than the US average
20.8% lower
than the Colorado average
Montrose, Colorado gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.6% lower than the U.S. average and 20.8% lower than the average for Colorado.

Montrose, CO

Housing costs in Montrose?
A typical home costs $421,400, which is 24.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.1% less expensive than the average Colorado home, at $527,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Montrose costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 54.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,650.

Can I afford Montrose?
To live comfortably in Montrose, Colorado, a minimum annual income of $80,640 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Montrose?
The cost of living in Montrose, CO is quite reasonable. According to the Council for Community and Economic Research, the Cost of Living Index for Montrose is 92.5, which is 8.5% below the national average. This means that essentials such as groceries and housing are typically cheaper than most other places in the U.S., allowing residents to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking their budget. The median home value in Montrose is approximately $276,600, which is roughly 12% lower than the national average and provides residents with access to affordable homeownership opportunities. Furthermore, the unemployment rate in Montrose sits at 2.6%, significantly lower than the 4.4% national average, making it an attractive destination for those seeking employment opportunities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMontroseColoradoUnited States
  95.4120.5100.0
  101.9100.7100
  80.683.8100.0
  111.6167.5100.0
  $421,400$527,200$338,100
  99.9%98.4%100.0%
  69.5106.7100.0
  106.9120.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in the area for 4 yrs. First 2 in Ridgway. The positive is the City is growing which is bringing interesting development & tax revenue. The Montrose  More

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I was born in Montrose about 50 years ago and despite moving to Telluride, Denver, Ann Arbor, San Francisco and Chicago, I can’t find another place that makes me feel  More

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Okay so here’s the end all be all. If I could give this town a zero I would I came to visit my girlfriend from Denver and I considered moving out here despite being a  More

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